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Message type: E = Error
Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory
Message number: 524
Message text: & date lies before start of factory calendar. (Correct this)
The date &V1& lies before the start of the validity period of the
factory calendar that is assigned to the given plant.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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If the entered date is correct, ask your system administrator to
change the factory calendar.
Course of action for the system administrator
Check the validity period of the factory calendar.
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message M7524, which states "Date lies before start of factory calendar," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or process that involves a date that is earlier than the start date defined in the factory calendar for the relevant plant or production facility. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating production orders, scheduling, or planning activities.
Cause:
- Incorrect Date Entry: The date you are trying to use in your transaction is earlier than the start date defined in the factory calendar.
- Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the start date may not align with your business requirements.
- System Settings: The system may have default settings that restrict operations to a certain date range.
Solution:
- Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter. Ensure it is correct and falls within the valid range defined by the factory calendar.
- Review Factory Calendar Settings:
- Go to the transaction code
SCAL
(Factory Calendar) in SAP.- Check the start date of the factory calendar for the relevant plant.
- If necessary, adjust the start date to accommodate your business needs, but be cautious as this may affect historical data and other processes.
- Adjust Transaction Date: If the date is indeed incorrect, adjust the transaction date to a valid date that is on or after the start date of the factory calendar.
- Consult with Configuration Team: If you are unsure about changing the factory calendar settings, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to ensure that any changes made are appropriate and do not disrupt other processes.
Related Information:
SCAL
for factory calendar maintenance and CO01
for creating production orders.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7524 error and ensure that your transactions are processed correctly within the defined parameters of your factory calendar.
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